Nursing Apprentice II (NA2) - Acute Care - Surgical/Trauma
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Nursing Apprentice II (NA2) - Acute Care - Surgical/Trauma to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department 4B Med/Surg Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (4B) is a fast-paced surgical/trauma telemetry unit specializing in trauma, bariatrics, gender confirming care, general thoracic surgeries. This surgical/trauma unit also takes care of overflow general medicine patients. Patients are considered medically challenging with most having underlying disease processes. This 30-bed, high acuity care unit requires an exceptional level of critical thinking. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a patient ratio of 1:10. Job Summary The Nursing Apprentice, under the direct supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. The Nursing Apprentice role allows nursing students an opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment while still enrolled in an ADN or BSN program. The Nursing Apprentice I adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute".
Requirements
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program
- less than 1 year
- Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 at time of application with the ability to provide transcript with grade.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.
- Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
- Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
- Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards.
- Familiarity with EHR Documentation
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. (30%)
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. (10%)
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. (10%)
- Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (10%)
- Develop specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (10%)
- Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%)
- Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow. (10%)
- Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (10%)
Benefits
- At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
- We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
- When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
- Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Community resource navigation support
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
